Category: Sports

 The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has formally announced the conclusion of Ghana’s World Cup group‑stage ticket support scheme, which provided limited access to match tickets for Ghanaian supporters in Canada, the United States, and other parts of the world. According to the Ministry, the government procured and distributed tickets for the Black Stars’ three...

Carlos Queiroz has allayed injury worries surrounding Antoine Semenyo after he was seen limping late in Ghana’s World Cup group stage defeat by Croatia. The Black Stars fell to third in Group L as they were beaten 2-1 in Philadelphia, with goals from Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic cancelling out Derrick Luckassen’s equaliser. Worries were...

“Neymar needs no ulterior motivation. Everyone loves him here.” Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti’s words in a cramped Miami press room on Wednesday were borne out just hours earlier in Miami Gardens, where the mere sight of the nation’s long‑absent star triggered hysteria in blazing yellow. Nearly three years had passed since Neymar last wore the...

Mexico scored three second-half goals to eliminate the Czech Republic from the World Cup and end the group phase with maximum points. Co-hosts Mexico had been confirmed as group winners prior to their final game in Mexico City, having already beaten South Africa and South Korea. That gave boss Javier Aguirre an opportunity to rotate...

Carlos Queiroz has launched an attack on VAR officials following Ghana’s hard-fought goalless draw with England, claiming they were “on vacation” and missed a clear penalty and red card that could have handed the Black Stars a famous victory. Speaking after the match at the Gillette Stadium, the Portuguese coach praised his players’ fighting spirit...

 The Ghana High Commission in Ottawa has extended appreciation to President H.E. John Dramani Mahama for providing FIFA World Cup tickets to Ghanaians in Canada, enabling them to support the Black Stars at the global tournament. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the Mission explained that the tickets were distributed through Ghanaian Community Associations...

 President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stirring message of support to Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, as they prepare for their opening match against Panama in Toronto at the FIFA World Cup. In an official statement released by the Presidency Communications, the President, government, and people of Ghana pledged their full backing...

The Ghanaian national team has touched down in Toronto ahead of Wednesday’s curtain-raiser at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where they will face Panama at BMO Field. The squad arrived on Monday afternoon following their final round of preparations in the United States. Ghana had been camped there since their international friendly against Wales in...

 The National Chief Imam of the Republic of Ghana, His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, has called on Ghanaians to unite in prayer and support for the Black Stars as they represent the nation at the FIFA World Cup 2026. In a statement issued by his office, His Eminence extended goodwill, solidarity, and prayers...

The Government of Ghana has expressed strong reservations over Canada’s refusal to grant a visa to Thomas Teye Partey, a key member of the Black Stars squad preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana described Canada’s decision — based on inadmissibility under paragraph A36(1)(c)...